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How soon will they shut off the lights?

Posted by Anonymous

35 Replies

I just sent money to my friend in Alabama. She is short on money and told me her electric bill was due on Friday. She doesn't get paid till this coming Friday. How soon would they turn off the lights? Just wondering because I've accidentally forgot to pay my cell bill and they didn't turn it off they just charged me a fee.

I kinda thought they wouldn't shut it off that fast but she was really worried. I don't mind this girl has saved my life before so its the least I could do for her and her 2 kids.

Quoting K-Chan:

where I live you can be up to 3 months late before they shut it off

by Anonymous 2
on Aug. 25, 2013 at 1:07 AM

Depends on the company. Some will turn it off the first business day after it was due. Others give you some time. Also, depends on if she was current or behind already. MOST electric companies send out a late notice when you miss the payment due date & that should tell if you're at risk for cut off. She should have called the electric company BEFORE close of business on Friday to make payment arrangements. I'm sure MOST companies would rather work with a customer & get paid than turn off the service.

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